skip to main content
The Association of British Counties

Gazetteer of
British Place Names

The definitive reference source to the United Kingdom. Explore over 300,000 places.

 Menu  Menu

Old Harlow, Essex

Old Harlow is a former town that is now an urban area in Harlow, Essex. Old Harlow was known just as 'Harlow' until the development of Harlow new town after the second world war. Old Harlow was incorporated into the new town, now forming the north-east area of the larger town. Old Harlow dates back to Saxon times and has many historic buildings. It is within the council area of Harlow (Essex).

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.783305,0.132723
Grid Reference: TL 4721 1155
Council Area: Harlow CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA

GBPN ID: 33834
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Harlow,_Essex_33834

 Peruse Essex on Wikishire